Sound Cloud, Pandora and Spotify Not Working on HomePod ? How to Fix

Does your guest want to sync their iOS device with your HomePod? They can do this by peer-to-peer AirPlay. But what if this AirPlay peer-to-peer doesn’t work? Here is how to fix the issue of AirPlay peer to peer not working on HomePod.

Today morning when I was having my breakfast, I tried connecting my Spotify Playlist library with Apple HomePod using Peer-to-peer AirPlay feature, but it suddenly failed to connect and couldn’t play my music playlist. So I tried troubleshooting my Apple smart speaker to know why Spotify Not Playing music on HomePod? After digging into it, I came to know that it was AirPlay Peer-to-Peer Not Working on HomePod. Once I fixed that issue I was immediately able to fix Spotify not working on HomePod issue. Here, I am going to share with you in this article.

You can stream any third party AirPlay supported music services like Pandora and Soundcloud on your HomePod. And while streaming your favorite My Playlist on your HomePod and when you also face the same issue, and your Soundcloud or Pandora is not working on HomePod, then check the below-mentioned points to resolve it

How to Fix Sound Cloud, Pandora, and Spotify Not Working on HomePod

Bluetooth Performance

AirPlay works on Bluetooth. If the Bluetooth is not working on your guest’s iPhone or iPad, the musical journey will be hampered. You need to check that Bluetooth is turned on the iOS device of your guests.

Turn on Wi-Fi

No, Wi-Fi network doesn’t play a crucial role here, but the option should be turned on. You are not required to share your Wi-Fi network password with your guests. Simply ask them to turn on Wi-Fi option.

Which iOS version is available on your guest’s iPhone or iPad?

The entire peer-to-peer thing requires iOS 8 and later version. So ask your guests to update the software on their iPhones and iPads. Moreover, the device should be made in 2012 or later.

Hosts should check that the HomePod must be paired with their iPhone or iPad. Without this pairing, guest would not be able to stream music on HomePod from their iOS devices.

Check Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection on iOS device

Your iPhone or iPad, which is connected with your HomePod must have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.

After running through above troubleshooting steps, you should be able to fix the issue of peer-to-peer AirPlay not working on HomePod. Which solution worked for you? Share your feedback with us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.